Mount Ararat Square (Buenos Aires) facts for kids
Mount Ararat Square (Spanish: Plazoleta Monte Ararat) is a small, peaceful park in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's a special place that honors the Armenian community living in Argentina.
This square was created in 1983. It's located right across from the Armenian Cathedral of Our Lady of Narek on Charcas Street.
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The Special Fountain
A very important part of Mount Ararat Square is its large fountain. It was officially opened in March 1998. The fountain is made of six triangular pieces of red granite, which look like marble.
What the Fountain Represents
A bronze plaque at the fountain says it represents Mount Ararat. This is a very important mountain for Armenians. Some people also think the fountain looks a bit like the Tsitsernakaberd memorial in Yerevan, Armenia. This memorial remembers a sad event in Armenian history. Some sources even say the fountain is a copy of the Tsitsernakaberd memorial. However, the plaque clearly states it's meant to symbolize Mount Ararat.
How the Square Was Built
The idea for this monument started in 1988. Fernando de la Rúa, who was a senator for Buenos Aires at the time, suggested it. A senator is a government official who helps make laws.
Bringing the Idea to Life
Even though his first plan didn't become a law, Fernando de la Rúa didn't give up. In 1998, he was the Chief of Government for Buenos Aires. This means he was like the mayor of the city. He decided to make his old project happen.
The Grand Opening
The fountain in the square was officially opened with a special ceremony. Important religious leaders were there, including Hovhannes Bedros XVIII, a high-ranking Armenian Catholic leader. Many other important people and local residents also attended the event. The next year, Fernando de la Rúa became the President of Argentina.
See also
In Spanish: Plazoleta Monte Ararat para niños
